If you live in an area that was flooded by the 100-year flood last year, you can conclude that
(a) the next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 100 years.
(b) the next 100-year flood will occur in exactly 99 years.
(c) you could be flooded by the 100 year flood again this year.
(d) you can expect a 50 year flood in exactly 24 years.
Answer: (c) you could be flooded by the 100 year flood again this year.
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